20:20 Newbury

I have been waiting for STONKING to run again after finishing runner-up on return at Wolverhampton last month. That was his first try over this trip and racing off the same mark on just his second start in a handicap he looks a danger to all. His win at Wolverhampton last year was impressive making all and with little pace on here if he goes forward and gets a soft lead he might be able to dictate. Gina Mangan claims a handy 3lb and all looks in place for a big run.

Sharp Distinction didn’t shape badly when third on reappearance at Kempton last month. If building on that he could go well but he was busy enough through the winter and that might catch up with him. Royal Athena won what looked a good race at Lingfield but has been beaten since and isn’t a certainty to stay this extra yardage based on how she finished last time.